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Glossary of Paper Terms Xerox Nuvera
F-6 Paper Guide
talc A mineral substance that is used as a filler in some grades of paper.
TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
text paper A fine quality paper with a textured surface that can be produced with a wide
variety of finishes. Used for booklets, brochures, fine books, announcements
and the like.
trail edge The edge of the sheet that leaves the paper tray last. Also referred to as the tail
edge.
transparencies Thin, semi-rigid clear or colored plastic sheets, 8-1/2” x 11” or A4-size, that can
be imaged in a digital printer. The printed sheets are projected onto a wall or
screen by an overhead projector.
uncoated paper Any paper that does not have a coating applied to its surface.
virgin fiber Fibers used in paper making that are produced from raw materials such as
wood, straw, cotton or grass.
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